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SINGAPORE, Sept 13 — Companies in Singapore have been told they cannot engage foreign freelancers for photography, videography, make-up and other creative services, even if the work is tied to weddings or events.In an advisory issued on Thursday, the Visual, Audio, Creative Content Professionals Association (Vicpa) and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) reminded businesses that such arrangements are illegal under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.“Foreigners on tourist or student visas are not allowed to perform such work in Singapore, and companies cannot engage them to provide services to clients, nor promote their services,” the statement said, as reported by…

More than 1,000 former City of Houston employees who opted into an early retirement pension program earlier this year are facing severe financial hardship after waiting nearly five months for their promised payments.Javier Medina, a former technician with the Houston Police Department, is one of the many retirees still waiting.“This is one of my biggest regrets,” Medina said.He retired in April after nearly 26 years of service. While he received his first pension check in May, no payments have followed since.“I’m dealing with creditors and everything else that’s still going unpaid,” Medina shared.The delay has left him reliant on his…

If you’re looking for cheap, healthy meals, these ideas are guaranteed to satisfy any of your cravings. With more than a month’s worth of nutritious meals on a budget, you’ll soon learn how to use inexpensive but flavor-packed ingredients to bring well-balanced meals to your table. Don’t miss a single recipe! You can save and organize your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes. Click through to the recipe page and click the save icon (with a heart!) at the top of the page. Moroccan Chicken and Cauliflower Stew Credit: Carson Downing Budget dinner price: $2.97…

LEHI — Debbie Worthington has set her ring tone to be one of her favorite songs — Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler.” But now, it’s starting to feel like a broken record. She’s been getting call after call about Medicare from seemingly local numbers.The callers say they’re reaching out about Medicare benefits, supplemental insurance or prescription coverage.”Every single time, they ask if you have part A and B,” Worthington said of the constant stream of calls.But they’re not coming from Medicare. It strictly prohibits cold calling beneficiaries. If someone is calling you out of the blue about Medicare, it’s already a…

It’s always a good idea to have ways to make extra cash on top of your full-time job. The way I look at it is, if you have free time, why not turn it into a money-making opportunity? There are numerous ways to make money doing fun things like walking dogs, playing games, taking surveys, or teaching kids English. Here’s a list of legitimate side hustle ideas to help you get started making more money. Featured side hustle ideas to consider Get Paid Up to $225 a Month Doing Simple Tasks Get paid to take surveys, play games, read emails…

With the increasing popularity of artificial intelligence, entirely new methods of programming have begun to emerge, such as “vibe coding,” where AI bots write all the code instead of humans. However, in most cases, this code is problematic or breaks over time. In response, freelancers and entire companies offering bug-fixing services have begun to appear. As vibecoding has become more popular, so has the need for people to clean up AI-written code, according to 404 Media. This has been done by both individual freelancers and new companies like Ulam Labs, whose website says, “We clean up after vibecoding. Literally.” Hamid…

Cryptocurrency firm Tether (USDT) says it plans to launch a new U.S.-based stablecoin called USAT that’s designed specifically for American residents.Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Tether already operates its own popular stablecoin that is known by its ticker symbol USDT. Company CEO Paolo Ardoino announced at a New York press conference that the company now plans to issue a second, America-focused stablecoin. Additionally, Tether said that former White House official Bo Hines will lead the new American…

Dogecoin’s price rose Friday even as the launch of a US exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to the memecoin was delayed again, according to a Bloomberg analyst.According to CoinMarketCap data, Dogecoin (DOGE) increased by nearly 4% over the last 24 hours — reaching $0.2603 at the time of writing. The rise comes despite Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas saying Thursday that the launch of a US DOGE ETF is delayed again.Dogecoin price chart. Source: CoinMarketCapAccording to a Sept. 8 US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, the Rex-Osprey DOGE ETF (DOJE) was expected to list alongside Bonk (BONK), XRP (XRP),…

In the fast-paced world of freelancing, being paid in stablecoins is becoming more common. Now, more than 90% of crypto salary transactions are done in stablecoins. The immediate access to earnings and the protection against inflation are just two of the reasons people are leaning into this method of payment. This article will explore how stablecoin salaries are changing the game for freelancers. Why Stablecoins? Stablecoins, as you might know, are cryptocurrencies that keep their value by being pegged to assets, usually fiat currencies like the US dollar. This makes them more attractive to freelancers who face the volatility of…

Nearly 300 retired city employees in a Democrat-led city are reportedly still waiting to receive their pension payments, months after accepting early retirement packages as part of a cost-cutting initiative. At a city council meeting Wednesday, Houston Mayor John Whitmire pushed back against criticism that the Houston Municipal Employees Pension System (HMEPS) failed to issue payments, stressing he has no authority over the fund, according to local news outlet KHOU 11 News. “I have no control over the pension fund,” Whitmire said. “We’ve explained that repeatedly, provided the data to our daily paper, but that’s not what they want to write, and neither does one…